All articles by Robin Parker – Page 59
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NewsCompliance: the debate hots up
Film-makers have rallied to support Brian Woods’ claims that “self-censorship” is creeping into BBC docs after the Bafta-winning director confronted Mark Thompson over compliance.
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NewsC4 to air Trinny and Susannah comedy
A spoof reality show starring stylists Trinny and Susannah has become the first scripted web show to transfer to a UK terrestrial broadcaster.
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RatingsMarple beats Donovan
Jason Donovan’s trawl through his family history and the latest Miss Marple mystery put BBC1 and ITV1 neck-and-neck last night, securing audiences of around 5m to each channel.
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NewsNext Doctor Who series split in two
EDINBURGH: The next series of Doctor Who will be split in two, with blocks of episodes airing in the spring and autumn.
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NewsBBC3 zombie drama to be reshot
EDINBURGH: BBC3 is to reshoot supernatural drama pilot Touch after fast-tracking it to series.
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NewsC4's Comedy Showcase to return
Channel 4 is planning a third Comedy Showcase season next year – but plans to enter production on full series much earlier than previously.
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NewsBellamy defends Beauty and the Beast
EDINBURGH: Channel 4 acting chief creative officer Julian Bellamy has defended forthcoming show Beauty and the Beast as part of the broadcaster’s history of “ballsy” programmes.
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NewsGrade: What is C4 for?
EDINBURGH: Michael Grade has accused Channel 4 of losing its sense of purpose through over-reliance on Big Brother.
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NewsMitchell and Carr in talks for C4 live show
Endemol-owned indie Zeppotron has won a 15-week order from Channel 4 for a live topical comedy show that builds on its Alternative Election Night.
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NewsC4 Pope series to feature Sinead O'Connor
Singer Sinead O’Connor is to give her personal views on the Pope in a series of Channel 4 programmes marking his UK visit.
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Behind The ScenesDownton Abbey, ITV1
ITV1’s lavish new period drama will be a major weapon in the Sunday night ratings war. Robin Parker meets its creators.
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FeaturesProducers: red tape kills creativity
Broadcast’s survey of 40 top indie producers reveals concerns over compliance and a lack of understanding of Project Canvas, but confidence about the quality of output and opportunities overseas.
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NewsKinetic strikes third UK deal with start-up Nerd
US start-up Kinetic has struck its third development deal with a UK company after teaming up with new indie Nerd.
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NewsC4 hands ‘female Kenny Everett’ peaktime series
Channel 4 has given a primetime slot to an unknown comedienne described as “Kenny Everett without the beard”.
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NewsC4 delays decision on chief creative officer
Channel 4 staff will have to wait until at least next month to discover who will be taking on the key role of chief creative officer at the restructured broadcaster.
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NewsInternet-enabled TV wins the youth vote
Almost half of all young people would interact with shows like The X Factor on internet-enabled TVs, a YouGov survey of attitudes towards social media reveals.
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NewsBBC4 picks up AMC drama Rubicon
BBC has picked up the UK rights to acclaimed US conspiracy thriller Rubicon, which airs alongside Mad Men on the AMC cable network.
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RatingsBig Brother final draws 4m
The final episode of the regular Big Brother format fell short of former glories last night, with an average audience of 4m – but had the lion’s share of viewers from 9pm.
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NewsChannel 5 returns to Canvas
Channel Five has rejoined Project Canvas, just over six weeks since it pulled out of the broadband-on-TV platform amid cost concerns.
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NewsFood giants lose battle over Dispatches claims
Cereal manufacturers Nestle and Kellogg’s have lost their challenge against an edition of Dispatches that they claim unfairly portrayed them as targeting children with unhealthy foods.